MasterCard

VP, Strategy & Market Development - LAC

MasterCard$204K — $326K *
Miami, FL 33186In-Person
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in strategy and operations, preferably in financial services
  • Proven track record in leading large-scale business transformations
  • Deep understanding of M&A integration strategies and practices
  • Strong executive presence with a history of influencing senior stakeholders
  • Ability to manage and mitigate complex business risks effectively
  • Experience in cross-functional team leadership and collaboration
  • Fluent in Spanish or Portuguese is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development and execution of regional strategy in line with global priorities
  • Drive performance management and process optimization for operational excellence
  • Ensure alignment and coordination across North and South LAC and Brazil
  • Influence and guide cross-functional initiatives that foster growth and innovation
  • Oversee M&A activities including talent planning and organizational alignment
  • Identify and mitigate operational, financial, and compliance risks
  • Develop a high-performing team that embraces collaboration and continuous improvement

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance options including medical, dental, and vision
  • Generous paid leave policies including new parent leave and bereavement leave
  • Substantial vacation and personal time allowance
  • 401(k) plan with competitive company match
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
  • On-site fitness facilities or fitness reimbursement optionality
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts for medical expenses
Full Job Description
Title and Summary

VP, Strategy & Market Development - LAC

Vice President, Strategy & Operations, Americas (LAC)

Overview

The Vice President, Strategy & Operations, Americas (LAC), is responsible for leading the regional strategy and operations agenda, ensuring alignment between global priorities and regional execution to drive sustainable growth, operational excellence, and business performance across Latin America and the Americas.
This role partners closely with regional and global leaders to strengthen governance, accelerate strategic initiatives, lead business transformation, oversee M&A integration, and manage business risk across one of Mastercard's most dynamic and complex regions.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of the regional strategy, aligned with Mastercard's global priorities.
Drive operational excellence through effective governance, performance management, and process optimization.
Partner across North LAC, South LAC and Brazil to ensure regional alignment, coordination, and execution.
Influence executive stakeholders and lead cross-functional initiatives that support growth and innovation.
Oversee M&A strategy and integration activities, including organizational alignment, talent planning, and change management.
Lead the regional business risk agenda by identifying, assessing, and mitigating operational, financial, compliance, and organizational risks.
Develop and lead a high-performing team while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Work closely with regional senior leaders, including the LAC President, to help shape and drive the region's overall strategy.

All About You:

Strategic Leadership
Executive Influence
Operational Excellence
Business Transformation
Mergers & Acquisitions
Business Risk Management
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Talent Leadership

Corporate Security Responsibility

All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:
  • Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices;
  • Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
  • Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
  • Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.


In line with Mastercard's total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. The base salary offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance); flexible spending account and health savings account; paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave); 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire; 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays; 401k with a best-in-class company match; deferred compensation for eligible roles; fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities; eligibility for tuition reimbursement; and many more. Mastercard benefits for interns generally include: 56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time; jury duty leave; and on-site fitness facilities in some locations.

Pay Ranges
Miami, Florida: $204,000 - $326,000 USD

About MasterCard

Transactis transforms traditional paper billing and payment processing by enabling businesses of all sizes to replace paper bills, statements, invoices, payments and documents with more efficient digital alternatives. Transactis goes to market exclusively with resellers—financial institutions, technology companies, printers and business process outsourcers—to provide their customers with secure, configurable, white-label, industry-leading SaaS solutions. More than a technology provider to resellers, Transactis is a full-service business partner, delivering a broad and deep suite of sales, marketing, technical and operational support, empowering resellers to more successfully serve their clients. Transactis meets the strictest regulatory and compliance requirements including HIPAA, SSAE 16, PCI Level 1, and SOC 2. Transactis’ investors include ff Venture Capital, MacAndrews & Forbes, Metamorphic Ventures, Safeguard Scientifics, StarVest Partners, Capital One, Fifth Third Bank, PNC, TD Bank and Wells Fargo.

MasterCard Careers

Joining MasterCard offers more than just a job opportunity; it's a gateway to a career infused with innovation, leadership, and growth. As a global leader in payment solutions, MasterCard is at the forefront of the digital economy, driving transformation in the fintech sector.

Work You’ll Do

At MasterCard, your work impacts the global economy. Our team is dedicated to shaping the future of commerce with advanced payment technologies and robust security measures. By joining our team, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in technology and business, contributing to projects that enhance how people pay and get paid across the world.

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MasterCard is committed to supporting our employees’ well-being both inside and outside of work. Our benefits package is designed to enhance your life and help you build a rewarding career. From health and wellness programs to flexible working arrangements, we ensure that our team members are well taken care of.

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Learn more about MasterCard
Size
24,000 employees
Market Cap
$330.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1966
5 Year Trend
+11.9%
Revenue
$15.3 billion
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